The killing of Nipsey Hussle on Sunday has sparked an outpouring of grief across the country, but the Los Angeles police chief was quick to point out that his death is part of a troubling surge in the city. In the span of a week, 26 people were shot and 10 were killed. “That’s 36…… MORE
Democrats to authorize subpoena for full Mueller report
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City of Fresno Breaks Ground on New Southeast District Police Substation
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno breaks ground Monday on the new Southeast District Police Substation. City officials say it’s been an idea two dozen years in the making, through the administrations of four different mayors. Police Chief Jerry Dyer speaking at the ceremony said the one hundred or so officers patrolling…… MORE
LA To Tap Tech To Wipe Out Up To 50,000 Old Pot Convictions
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Los Angeles prosecutors are joining other California district attorneys to tap technology that could wipe out or reduce more than 50,000 old marijuana convictions. District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Monday that she is joining forces with a nonprofit organization that uses computer algorithms to identify eligible cases. San Francisco became the…… MORE
Mayor’s SB1 Plan Slammed By Councilmembers South-Of-Shaw
FRESNO (KMJ) — A majority of Fresno City Council has come out against Mayor Lee Brand’s plan to distribute SB1 highway-improvement funds. District 7’s Nelson Esparza has labeled it “dead on arrival.” Esparza, along with District 1’s Esmeralda Soria, District 3’s Miguel Arias, and District 5’s Luis Chavez, announced on Monday that they are against…… MORE
Dairy Producers Might Find Some Relief
House Ag Committee Chair Collin Peterson along with more than 70 Democratic and Republican colleagues wrote a letter to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. They’re asking the secretary to make implementing the dairy provisions in the new farm bill a high priority. The lawmakers are concerned about the continuing loss of dairy farms, as well as…… MORE
AOC goes off after critics mock Green New Deal
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Man Accused of Stealing 1500-2000 Pieces of Mail in Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — A man is accused if stealing a “prolific” amount of mail. Fresno Police held a news conference at the Northwest Police District on W Shaw Ave. on Friday. They announced the arrest of Justin Deger, suspected of stealing 1500 to 2000 pieces of mail. Captain Burke Farrah said Deger was taken…… MORE
Standoff Ends – Man Who Barricaded Himself In Tulare County Home, Arrested
UPDATE: The TCSO SWAT Robot located 49-year-old Ramiro Garcia inside his home, unarmed. He was taken into custody without incident. He’s facing charges of Felony Criminal Threats and Committing a Crime While Out on Bail on a Previous Crime . TULARE, CA (KMJ) – A man barricaded himself inside of house in Tulare County. About…… MORE
Man Shot, Reedley Police Looking for Silver SUV
REEDLEY, CA (KMJ) – A man is shot in Reedley, police there are looking for the suspect vehicle – a silver SUV. Around 1:20p.m Friday, 911 calls came in top Reedley police dispatch that a man in his mid-twenties had been shot in the 900 block of East Springfield. Officers arrived to the victim struck…… MORE
